Chapter 8, Problem 8.36P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The alkyl halide that can be used to produce the given compound in a $\text{E1}$ reaction is to be drawn. The $\text{E1}$ reaction mechanism that would take place when the alkyl halide is treated with water is to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

The unimolecular elimination (${\text{E}}_{\text{1}}$) reaction takes place in two steps. First, in ${\text{E}}_{\text{1}}$ reaction, the leaving group leaves in the heterolysis step, and a carbocation intermediate is formed. In the second step, the base deprotonates the adjacent hydrogen and the formation of the $\text{π}$ bond takes place. This step is called electrophile elimination step.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The alkyl halide that can be used to produce the given compound in a $\text{E1}$ reaction is to be drawn. The $\text{E1}$ reaction mechanism that would take place when the alkyl halide is treated with water is to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

The unimolecular elimination (${\text{E}}_{\text{1}}$) reaction takes place in two steps. First, in ${\text{E}}_{\text{1}}$ reaction, the leaving group leaves in heterolysis step and a carbocation intermediate is formed. In the second step, the base deprotonates the adjacent hydrogen and the formation of the $\text{π}$ bond takes place. This step is called electrophile elimination step.